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Brown · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

L16 DYGMOT history

L16 DYG is a brown petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 106,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

L16 DYG brown Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,625 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 DYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 DYG was last recorded at 106,625 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 5,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,773 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,852 miles
Average per year
3,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,625 miles
  • 2025 – 100,773 miles
  • 2024 – 96,940 miles
  • 2023 – 94,014 miles
  • 2022 – 88,493 miles
  • 2021 – 84,335 miles
  • 2020 – 81,540 miles
  • 2019 – 79,183 miles
  • 2018 – 75,745 miles
  • 2016 – 68,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,625 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,625 miles (+5,852)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,625 miles
    Test number
    620466894823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,773 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,773 miles
    Test number
    801428911880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,767 miles (+3,827)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,767 miles
    Test number
    985921151465
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,940 miles
    Test number
    797634146285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,940 miles (+2,926)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,940 miles
    Test number
    660063118663
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass94,014 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,014 miles
    Test number
    252959371571
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail94,014 miles (+5,521)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,014 miles
    Test number
    348283362492
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,493 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,493 miles
    Test number
    336517028698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,335 miles (+2,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,335 miles
    Test number
    367878313073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,540 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,540 miles
    Test number
    354790648387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,183 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,183 miles
    Test number
    228822175261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,085 miles (+3,340)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,085 miles
    Test number
    766569860650
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass75,745 miles (+6,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,745 miles
    Test number
    127296062438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,763 miles
    Test number
    622825513701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail68,763 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,763 miles
    Test number
    623384141994
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L16 DYG

Does L16 DYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 DYG is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 DYG?
The MOT on L16 DYG is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 DYG done?
L16 DYG was recorded at 106,625 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,728 miles a year.
Has L16 DYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 DYG has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 DYG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 DYG find?
L16 DYG passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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